as in favorites
a person or thing that is preferred over others
that kind of old-fashioned horror movie is just my speed
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as in races
to proceed or move quickly
a bullet train speeding across the lush countryside
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Recent Examples of speeds
Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
The ride was comfortable, and the vehicle never appeared to struggle, although speeds were definitely kept on the low side.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
After all, countries like China, Japan and various European nations had passenger trains that could run at remarkable top speeds of 200 mph or faster.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
But the idealized construction speeds shown here do give a skewed view of urban development that can be seductive in its simplicity.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), rip currents can travel at speeds of up to 8 feet per second, faster than an Olympic swimmer.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
It was said to be capable of speeds of up to 180 mph on land and 45 mph in the water, though those numbers weren’t independently verified.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
The company believes there are no technical barriers preventing it from reaching speeds of up to 435 mph (700 kph).
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
Phillies starter Ranger Suárez used a crisp fastball and mixed speeds, racking up 12 strikeouts in six scoreless innings.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Aslak De Silva, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
With five blades sandwiched between two moisturizing bars, this razor speeds up the entire process (no fussing around with shaving cream), nourishing dry skin and making nicks a rare occurrence.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
And as the carbon cycle speeds up, methanogens have more carbon to feed on and release even more methane.
—Katherine Bourzac, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
The constant change of seasonal colors and styles speeds up the turnover of product styles.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 15 Sep. 2025
Intense, dramatic and often life-changing, time speeds up in this energetic tunnel with themes of endings and beginnings coming into view.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Anduril highlights that the architecture also speeds software updates.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
Insoluble fiber speeds up digestion and keeps your gut running smoothly.
—Courtney Southwick, Health, 8 Sep. 2025
The apple releases ethylene gas that speeds up ripening.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
The first pair, Wild Life (1440p) and Wild Life Extreme (4K), uses the Vulkan graphics API to measure GPU speeds.
—Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
The ride was comfortable, and the vehicle never appeared to struggle, although speeds were definitely kept on the low side.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
After all, countries like China, Japan and various European nations had passenger trains that could run at remarkable top speeds of 200 mph or faster.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
But the idealized construction speeds shown here do give a skewed view of urban development that can be seductive in its simplicity.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), rip currents can travel at speeds of up to 8 feet per second, faster than an Olympic swimmer.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
It was said to be capable of speeds of up to 180 mph on land and 45 mph in the water, though those numbers weren’t independently verified.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
The company believes there are no technical barriers preventing it from reaching speeds of up to 435 mph (700 kph).
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
Phillies starter Ranger Suárez used a crisp fastball and mixed speeds, racking up 12 strikeouts in six scoreless innings.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
In Chaos One of the hardest instincts to train is staying calm when everything speeds up.
—Aslak De Silva, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
With five blades sandwiched between two moisturizing bars, this razor speeds up the entire process (no fussing around with shaving cream), nourishing dry skin and making nicks a rare occurrence.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
And as the carbon cycle speeds up, methanogens have more carbon to feed on and release even more methane.
—Katherine Bourzac, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
The constant change of seasonal colors and styles speeds up the turnover of product styles.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 15 Sep. 2025
Intense, dramatic and often life-changing, time speeds up in this energetic tunnel with themes of endings and beginnings coming into view.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Anduril highlights that the architecture also speeds software updates.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
Insoluble fiber speeds up digestion and keeps your gut running smoothly.
—Courtney Southwick, Health, 8 Sep. 2025
The apple releases ethylene gas that speeds up ripening.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for speeds
Noun
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What two letters are favorites of pirates?—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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Despite Alfred and Jefferson-Wooden being the clear favorites for gold in the 100-meter dash, there are a few others besides Fraser-Pryce who could spoil the party.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And as the country races toward an election, politics and contemporary issues will also be front and center.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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As the world races to decarbonize, clean energy storage is becoming the central challenge.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Every individual brings unique needs, preferences and strengths.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The best house cleaners know how to get homes looking pristine and are professionals who are attuned to their clients' concerns and preferences.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wherever this car travels, people double-take and triple-take.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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After a pause, the composition takes on a searching quality, as the melody travels from one instrument to the next, including a compelling viola solo performed by principal viola Maiya Papach, eventually fading out to nothing, leaving the audience suspended in uneasy quiet.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Microwave ovens, which came along much later, enjoyed more widespread ownership and usage, both above 90%, in spite of urban legends about how microwaves will explode your pets and lower sperm counts.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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While no harm was done, the dog's refusal to be moved served as a reminder of how pets often view human comforts as their own.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Travelers plug in their dates and destinations, and owners of more than 2,000 aircraft bid for the business in real time, creating a competitive environment that drives down costs.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Sep. 2025
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Create a review system that forces brutal honesty and drives real change.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The 32 basket and gourd artworks by 14 artists are made from nature, out of materials ranging from willow, grasses and yucca to rushes.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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The festival director rushes back and forth, talking on the phone.—
Sara Stridsberg
September 15,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The current mission is known as NG-23, because it was supposed to be the 23rd cargo effort that Northrop Grumman flies to the ISS for NASA.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Frozen yogurt business pays tribute to Charlie Kirk as product flies 'off the shelves'.—
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FOXNews.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Speeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speeds. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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